Laurel House Mentioned in Article about North Penn United Way's "Day of Caring"

Laurel House is mentioned in today's (9/16/09) edition of The Reporter, in a story highlighting volunteer efforts. It focuses on the need for more volunteers to participate through the North Penn United Way's Day of Caring, scheduled for next Tuesday, September 22.

You can read the full article here.

If you'd like to participate with North Penn United Way's Day of Caring, a lengthy list of projects that still need a helping hand is available online at http://LiveUnitedDelVal.VolunteerMatch.org. Just search on the 19446 area code and click on the "Days of Caring" list.

For information on volunteering at Laurel House, contact Tina at (610) 277-1860, ext. 108 or email her at treynolds@laurel-house.org.

Volunteer Needed for Laurel House's "Men Against Domestic Violence Campaign"

Laurel House is currently seeking a male volunteer to help us to create and develop a “Men Against Domestic Violence Campaign”. Volunteers will help develop and put into practice ways to raise public awareness about domestic violence. Meetings will be about once a month. Volunteers hours are flexible and can vary based on your availability.

For more information contact Tina Reynolds at treynolds@laurel-house.org.

Volunteer Meeting Scheduled for June 3

Want to learn more about the various volunteer opportunities at Laurel House? Interested in getting to know other Laurel House volunteers? Then RSVP today for the next All-Volunteer Meeting on Wednesday, June 3, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Laurel House's Community Outreach Office at 605 Swede Street in Norristown. Light refreshments will be served.

Topics to be covered include an overview of the new Community Safe Haven Program. The Empty Place at the Table exhibit will also be discussed and displayed.

Volunteers who attended the first meeting (held quarterly) said it was very informative and enjoyable.

"We had such a great response," said Tina Reynolds, volunteer coordinator. "It was a good opportunity for volunteers to meet one another and find out about the latest happenings in each of Laurel House's programs."

Sign up to attend the June 3 meeting by calling Tina at 610-277-1860, ext. 108 or emailing her at treynolds@laurel-house.org.